Missouri HB3401 establishes new workplace violence prevention requirements specifically for healthcare settings in the state. The bill requires healthcare facilities to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs. The bill passed the House with unanimous committee support (16-0) and was referred to the Health and Mental Health Committee on March 9, 2026.

Healthcare providers and employers operating in Missouri should begin reviewing current workplace safety policies and assessing their readiness to implement violence prevention programs. Once enacted, healthcare facilities will be required to comply with the new prevention program standards. Compliance timelines and specific implementation requirements will be clarified as the bill progresses through the legislative process to final enactment.